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Justice Department Investigating Former Navy SEAL Who Wrote a Book About the Operation That Killed Osama Bin Laden

The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating a former Navy SEAL who helped kill Osama bin Laden and later wrote a book about the operation. Matt Bissonnette, who penned "No Easy Day" under the pseudonym Mark Owen, may have revealed classified material, federal officials say.

Ebola Outbreak 2014 News Update: Maine Nurse Restricted By Court Order, American Ambassador to UN self-monitors

Maine health officials were able to persuade the court to issue a order restricting the nurse's movements. U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. just returned from Ebola stricken countries but is self-monitoring.

New York School Districts Illegally Denying Education to Latino Children, Report Says

News reports about Latino children being sent home instead of educated at a Long Island school promoted the New York Civil Liberties Union to survey other county schools with shocking results. Children are being asked for social security numbers, proof of citizenship, questioned about their immigration status and demand for 'original' birth certifications all in violation of constitutional laws that guarantee a child a free public education.

Man Accused of Killing a Pennsylvania State Trooper Caught After 48 Day Manhunt: Suspect Owned Gun, US Army Manual on Sniping

The man accused of shooting and killing Pennsylvania state Trooper Byron Dickson was due in court on Friday, a day after the end of a seven-week manhunt for the fugitive, USA Today reported. Eric Frein, whom the newspaper described as a "self-trained survivalist," was apprehended by U.S. Marshals on Thursday evening.

Mega Millions Numbers & Results October 31, 2014: Live Stream of Drawing Time; $284M Jackpot

If you're feeling lucky, then you may want to purchase a ticket for the Mega Millions lottery jackpot, which has risen to a whopping $284 million. The drawing will take place on Friday, Oct. 31, at 11 p.m. EST.

Union Square Subway Accident: MTA Workers Injured, Burned in Rail Explosion

Authorities said four MTA workers were injured, including one who was burnt severely, in a third rail explosion in Union Square.

Immigration Reform 2014 News: Border Security Top Concern For Texans Despite Deaths at U.S.-Mexico Border Hitting 15-Year Low

Following the influx of undocumented immigrant children entering the U.S. this summer, border security became the top important issue among Texans based on new polling statistics.

Third of Shrimp Products Mislabeled, Says Oceana Study

A study released Thursday shows that nearly a third of shrimp products are being misrepresented. A study released Thursday shows that nearly a third of shrimp products are being misrepresented.

Kentucky Senator Rand Paul: ‘The Republican Party Brand Sucks’

Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul likened Republican party could in fact "do better." While on a voyage through Detroit on Wednesday, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, who has constantly criticized the Republican party's efforts to extend their platform to minority voters in hopes to make it more pleasant.

Stock Market Closing News Update: Dow Jones Rises in Afternoon Trading

Business investment, sales abroad, a huge jump in military spending and large companies submitting stronger quarterly results contributed to Thursday's soaring stocks.

Long Island Professor Patricia Ward Beheaded by Son in Gruesome Murder-Suicide

A professor in Long Island, New York, was brutally beheaded by her mentally deranged son, who subsequently took his own life by jumping in front of a train on Tuesday.

Nevada Begins "Operation Scarecrow" to Monitor Sex Predators Before Halloween

Law enforcement will go door-to-door to remind registered sex offenders of rules during Halloween that prevent them from coming in contact with children during the holiday.

San Francisco Giants Beat Kansas City Royals: Fans Get Rowdy, 'A Handful' Arrested Near AT&T Park

The San Francisco Giants team won the World Series Wednesday, and fans are still marveling at the seventh game that gave them the 3-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals.

Immigration Reform Update: Immigrant Rights Groups Call for Closing Artesia, Karnes Detention Centers as Report Details 'Inhumane' Conditions

Immigrant rights groups released a report detailing the conditions women and children are living in detention centers in the U.S. that have been referred to as "inhumane" and "negligent."

Durham, North Carolina High School Teacher Allegedly Had Threesome With Husband and Female Student, Got Tattoo of Teen's Initials

Durham police arrested North Carolina teacher Michelle Smith White for having an illegal sexual relationship with an underage female student. The relationship between the teacher and the student began in 2012 and may have also involved White's husband.

Plane Crashes Into Building With 100 People Inside at Mid-Continent Airport in Wichita, Kansas [Pic]

A small twin-engine plane crashed into a building Thursday morning at Mid-Continent Airport in Wichita, Kansas.

Ebola Outbreak News 2014: Maine Nurse Breaks Quarantine and Goes Biking; State Officials Seek Court-Ordered Quarantine

The Maine nurse defied state health officials by going for a bike ride. In New Orleans at the beginning of a tropical diseases conference, medics are told not to attend if they've had contact with Ebola and the World Health Organization has only half of the funds it needs to carry out its goals to combat the Ebola epidemic.

Affordable Medical Health Insurance Coverage: Cheap Year-Long Plans Rivaling Obamacare

Inexpensive, one-year health insurance policies could put government-subsidized Obamacare out of business.

Bodies Found in Matamoros, Mexico May Belong to Americans Gone Missing During Trip to See Their Father

Four bodies have been found in an area near Matamoros, Mexico where three Americans and one Mexican disappeared two weeks ago, The Associated Press reported.

Investigators Awaiting Toxicology Results From Utah Family Found Dead Alongside Mysterious Red Liquids, Sleeping Pills

Police say the deaths of the Utah family found dead in their home last month may not have been an accident. Search warrants obtained Wednesday say that the family was likely poisoned.
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